Fried Soft Shell Crabs
Crispy fried soft shell crabs with a light batter, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful, crunchy dish served with lemon and parsley for added zest.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Remove the soft feelers or "dead man" under each side of the shell.
- Remove eyes, mouth, and sandbag under the mouth of each crab.
- Wash crabs well in cold water and dry on paper towels.
- Mix milk and egg; season with salt and pepper.
- Soak crabs in this mixture for one hour.
- Roll the crabs in flour.
- Fry in deep fat fryer for 20 minutes or until reddish brown.
- Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
- Serve with tartar sauce.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
365
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).